The Other Half

(Drama / Australia / Beta SP / 9 minutes)

Something is not quite right. The Man can’t seem to put his finger on it, until one day he discovers an all too familiar stranger sleeping in his closet. Cast off in a long forgotten childhood, The Other Half has been waiting for his chance to be reunited with The Man. But it isn’t going to be easy.

Director / Writer: Charelle Kelly

Producer: Amadeo Marquez-Perez

Contact: charelle.kelly@gmail.com

Alaska

(Drama / United States / Digital Beta / 19 minutes)

A poetic film exploring loneliness, desire, and commitment, “Alaska” paints an intimate portrait of people reaching out in a vast and soulless city. The human struggle for love and a sense of belonging is played out amidst the busy world of Los Angeles and the idealization of Alaska.

Director / Producer / Writer: Annetta Marion

Contact: Annetta@AnnettaMarion.com

The Tested

(Drama / United States / Digital Beta / 30 minutes)

A black teen struggles with schoolwork in a hostile environment, and his home life, which is equally disturbing. During the days before his gang initiation he attempts to make peace with his negligent mother, console his younger sister, and accept what he’s about to do—shoot a stranger in broad daylight.

Director / Writer: Russell Costanzo

Producer: Melissa Miller

Contact: rstanzo@gmail.com

Fishbowl

(Comedy / Canada / Digital Beta / 14 minutes)

In this quick comedy, office worker Michael feels alone and isolated living in the hectic big city. But when he accidentally steals, he discovers a new way to connect with the people and world around him.

Director / Producer / Writer: Eric Johnson

Contact: adriabuddjohnson@gmail.com

Night Jobs for Men

(Drama / United States / Digital Beta / 17 minutes)

Al, a young and naive working class man, faced with an eviction, makes a rash decision. He seeks out the help of an old friend who may not be a true friend after all. Be careful who you trust.

Director / Writer: Ian Cinnamon

Producer: Frank Gutierrez

Contact: fhgutierrez@3489films.com

Chicken Soup

(Foreign / United Kingdom / Digital Beta / 8 minutes)

Based on a true story, Chicken Soup is a moving tale set late at night in an airport bar. Khal, a young Arab, has an emotional encounter with a mysterious blind old man which teaches him that parents make mistakes, but not intentionally.

Director: Farah Abushwesha

Producers: Pippa Mitchell and Amanda Boyle

Writers: Sofian James

Contact: farah@rocliffe.com